Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
POLFOR004 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop forensic crime scene expertise
Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024
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Unit of Competency | POLFOR004 - Develop forensic crime scene expertise |
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Employability Skills | |||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit describes the skills required to develop expertise in forensic crime scene investigation. This will include conducting applied research, presenting expert evidence, conducting peer reviews, and maintaining discipline expertise.This unit applies to specialist police staff as part of their involvement in the forensic crime scene investigation discipline.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those related to quality management, case management systems, forensic investigations and work health and safety (WHS).Those undertaking this unit would be required to work autonomously and as part of a team. They would demonstrate the ability to manage a research project, conduct peer reviews, and provide expert evidence. They would demonstrate knowledge of sciences as they apply to crime scene investigation while performing sophisticated tasks across a broad range of unpredictable contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide. Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors. |
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Competency Field | Forensics |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Conduct applied research |
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Element: Form an expert opinion |
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Element: Present expert opinion |
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Element: Undertake peer case work review |
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Element: Evaluate scientific literature and research findings critically |
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Element: Conduct applied research |
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Element: Form an expert opinion |
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Element: Present expert opinion |
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Element: Undertake peer case work review |
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Element: Evaluate scientific literature and research findings critically |
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